No. 13 Alabama defeats East Carolina 48-10 in its season opener on Saturday. Keelon Russell, making his first career start, accounts for 335 total yards and a touchdown as Alabama builds an early lead and keeps control of the game.
Russell runs for 86 yards and a score and leads five consecutive Alabama scoring drives to open the contest. Alabama finishes with 480 yards of total offense and 27 first downs. The reports also note that Russell earns the starting spot over Austin Mack during training camp.
Across the coverage, the emphasis stays on Alabama’s balanced offensive production and Russell’s dual-threat impact—both through the ground game and his overall yardage contribution—while the final score and key stat lines are consistent.
